August 15, 2025 - CORE

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CORE Closes Acquisition of Three Old Port Properties

CORE, the largest integrated commercial real estate firm in Northern New England, has completed the acquisition of three prominent Old Port properties located at 363–371 Fore Street, 373–375 Fore Street, and 9–17 Exchange Street. The transactions closed on March 4.  The properties were acquired by The Stonecutters LLC (363–371 Fore Street), The Langham LLC (373–375

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CORE Tenant Spotlight: Biddeford Coworking 

Marc Feldman is known to some people as the “unofficial goodwill ambassador of Biddeford.” For over a decade, this enigmatic business leader has been running Biddeford Coworking, one of the most successful coworking spaces in southern Maine. He’s friends with pretty much everyone in the city.   You’ll find Biddeford Coworking in Pepperrell Mill, just inside the main entrance at 40 Main Street. It’s a bright space with high ceilings and funky colors. There are all the things you’d expect in an office—desks, plants, and quiet

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The Boulos Company and CORE Acquisitions Announce $4.7M Sale of Two City Center in Downtown Portland

A significant off-market commercial real estate transaction has been completed with the $4.7 million sale of Two City Center, one of downtown Portland’s most recognized and prominent office buildings. The 26,357-square-foot property traded for approximately $178 per square foot. It was acquired by Kliner Industries LLC, Nakatomi Plaza, LLC, Aerotyne International LLC from Two City

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CORE gets healthy return on Belfast investment property

By Laurie Schreiber, Mainebiz After acquiring its first investment property in 2022 for $2 million, CORE’s acquisitions division recently sold the Belfast shopping center for $2.8 million, achieving a 28.4% internal rate of return for investors. The Portland brokerage firm, led by Josh Soley, launched its acquisitions division in July 2024 with a goal to reduce the

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CORE Brokers Sale of Historic Grace Venue in Downtown Portland

CORE, the largest integrated commercial real estate firm in Northern New England, is pleased to announce the sale of Grace, a historic church and event venue located at 15 Chestnut Street in downtown Portland. The $1.43 million transaction closed on January 27, 2026. The buyer, Jedi Temple LLC, was represented by Josh Soley and Frank

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